[Winston-Salem Foundation](https://www.wsfoundation.org)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical awards $700–$9,500; average award ~$3,500; one-year funding

Supports nonprofit projects that initiate, expand, or improve direct services for residents in the Elkin, NC Tri-County area.

Grants prioritize collaborative, direct-service projects; capital/equipment requests are discouraged.

--- ## Description This grant supports nonprofit organizations serving the Tri-Counties area of Elkin, North Carolina, through funds established by Richard T. Chatham, Lucy Hanes Chatham, and local citizens. The goal is to initiate, expand, or improve direct services to residents within the region bounded by Dobson, Boonville, Hamptonville, Roaring River, and Thurmond, NC. A local community advisory committee reviews all proposals, with a preference for collaborative projects among organizations with similar missions. Grants are typically for one year and do not support ongoing operating expenses or capital campaigns, except in rare cases. Projects must be approved by the applicant organization's governing board prior to submission. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award range: $700–$9,500 - Average award: Approximately $3,500 per grant - Grants are generally for one year - Funding is generally limited to three grants for the same purpose --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be legally recognized nonprofit organizations. - Projects must benefit residents of the Elkin Tri-County core (bounded by Dobson, Boonville, Hamptonville, Roaring River, and Thurmond, NC). - Grants are not awarded for ongoing operating expenses. - Capital campaign and major equipment requests are a low priority and generally discouraged. - Grants will not supplant tax or government funding for projects/institutions that would ordinarily receive public support; however, public institutions (e.g., schools) may apply for innovative projects not typically funded. - The applicant organization's governing board must approve the project before submission. - Collaborative projects among organizations with similar missions are encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Winston-Salem Foundation grants portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal). - New users must create an account; returning users can log in with existing credentials. - Proposals must include board approval documentation and a detailed project description. - Applications are reviewed by a local community advisory committee. - Recipients are notified by the end of May (based on previous cycles). - Grant funds are disbursed upon receipt of a signed grant contract. - Reporting is required at the end of the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are typically approved for one year at a time. - Foundation support for a particular purpose is normally limited to three grants. - Examples of funded projects include support for educational programs, emergency assistance, mental health services, and food security initiatives. - Collaborative efforts are viewed favorably in the review process. --- ## External Links - [Program page and criteria](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/elkin-tri-county-grants) - [Grants application portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal) - [Applicant tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|-------------------|----------------------------------|------------------| | Anna Brewer | Program Officer | abrewer@wsfoundation.org | (336) 607-5106 | | General Info | Foundation Office | info@wsfoundation.org | (336) 725-2382 |

Elkin/Tri-County Grants

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